Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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